• Africa Programme Office
• Fundraising
• PC Supply
• Operations

Louise has worked in the field of international relations and international development for over 25 years. For the past 5 years, Louise has been Chief Executive of the international development charity War on Want.

Prior to that Louise spent 20 years as Head of International Relations at the public sector trade union UNISON. She has extensive experience of the voluntary sector, speaks several languages, and has worked extensively with partner organisations in the developing world.

Louise graduated in Modern Languages and Politics at Leicester University.

International Programmes

With over 11 years experience in ICT and Development, Gladys has personallly contributed to many projects in Kenya that applied affordable ICTs to education and social development. She says: "Enabling organisations to achieve the practical benefits of ICT gives me great joy and I am continually learning of new ways to bridge the digital divide."

Anne Musyoki
West Africa Programme Officer

Born in Kenya, she lived in the United States for six and half years, where she worked as a Technical Trainer with the Computer Technology Institute. Throughout her stay in the United States, she volunteered with several NGOs in community development projects. Anne is a graduate of La Salle University, Philadelphia where she earned an MBA in Information Technology.

Benjamin oversees Computer Aid International's work in East Africa, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan. His role involves liasing with partners and recipients of computers, as well as building awareness of Computer Aid.

Benjamin has over a decade of experience in ICT, in both the ICT4D and the private sector. Before joining Computer Aid, he worked as an ICT officer for the Kenyan Government on a joint initiative with the European Union to alleviate poverty through tourism development. He also worked on the Kenya ICT Policy Project, as well as working with not-for-profit organisations Plan International and Pelum Kenya, and for major Kenyan telcommunications companies Safaricom and Flashcom.

He holds a BSc in Computer Sciences from Egerton University and various IT certifications. He is currently pursuing an MBA and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.

Leonard was previously at Maseno University, Kenya where he was responsible for first developing their e-learning strategy and then established their e-learning department.

As Southern Africa Programme Officer for Computer Aid, Hillar Addo oversees the implementation of the organisation's programme in 12 Southern African countries, namely: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Ghanaian by birth, Hillar has lived and worked in the Southern Africa region much of his life. A teacher by profession, he taught in Ghana, Zambia and South Africa. While working as a teacher he engaged in a number of computer-related consultancies, projects and programmes.

Hillar obtained a PhD in ICT in Education from the University of Pretoria and worked as a project and research liaison officer at SchoolNet Africa. A pan-African ICT education programme.

Patricia provides administrative support to Programme Officers based in Computer Aid's Nairobi office. She is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Computer Aid's partners and recipients in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sao Tome y Principe, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia.

Patrician initially worked as a volunteer for Computer Aid and was then employed as a part-time administrator, dealing with requests and enquiries from Francophone countries, before moving to her current post. Before joining Computer Aid, Patricia worked for over three years as an IT support officer, providing technical support to voluntary groups in London.

In her free time, Patricia provides support and advice on ICT issues for development NGOs based in Africa. She holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from France and several IT certifications, including a CCNA.

Ugo works in Computer Aid's Nairobi office and is researching new technologies and services that Computer Aid could offer in the future to serve the needs of our partners. His main research interests are connectivity in rural areas, alternative power solutions and adaptive technology applications.

Before joining Computer Aid, Ugo worked in the not-for-profit sector developing appropriate technologies and communication practices for sustainable agriculture projects in the developing world. He has also consulted for a United Nations ICT project and has been involved in various new media and independent journalism projects.

Ugo holds a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Bologna, Italy.

Stephen Campbell
Director of Fundraising

Prior to working with Computer Aid International, Stephen worked on a voluntary basis for two UK-based overseas development organisations, involved in fair trade and rights-based advocacy projects.

Anja is responsible for the marketing of Computer Aid’s decommissioning services, including PR in conjunction with Computer Aid’s PR company. Anja also develops relationships with companies, local authorities, government departments and educational institutions interested in donating their IT equipment to Computer Aid. The supply of PCs is vital to Computer Aid's work to enable schools and community organisations in the developing world to take advantage of the benefits of ICT.

Before working at Computer Aid, Anja was at CRISP, a sustainable development charity, where she worked on a computer reuse project. Prior to this she worked for the Resource Alliance, a charity helping to build the fundraising capacity of the voluntary sector worldwide. Anja holds a Masters in Development Studies

David's main responsibility is facilitating the collection of computers from companies that have donated PCs.

Before working at Computer Aid, David was a self-employed Analyst/Programmer, following 12 years working in the software industry. David initially worked as a volunteer at Computer Aid before being hired as a permanent member of staff in 2006.

Richard began his career at the Bank of England where he gained experience in a range roles, including managerial. In 1992, he left the Bank of England to take up a role as Director of Resources at not-for-profit organisation Raleigh International. His responsibilities included finance, HR, legal and contractual matters, as well as all UK premises and vehicles. He also assumed operational responsibility for high-profile Millennium Awards programmes covering Devon and Cornwall, Northern Ireland and central Scotland.

As the Finance Manager, Helen is responsible for the financial management of Computer Aid International. Helen has over fifteen years’ experience of working in UK charity finance in both paid and voluntary positions.

Prior to joining Computer Aid, Helen previously worked as the Finance & Administration Manger at Centre 404, a charity that provides services for people with learning difficulties & their families. Helen is ACIS qualified and is presently doing further accounting studies.

As the ICT Manager, Hitesh's main responsibilities are the maintainance of internal network systems and communication equipment. His work involves the application of proprietary and open source software both within Computer Aid International and for implementation on refurbished PCs. Hitesh joined Computer Aid International, first as a volunteer and then as the ICT Manager in 2003.

Operations

Sam is responsible for processing applications in French, Spanish and English and also organises the shipment of PCs to beneficiary organisations.

Sam has over 2 years experience of working within the not for profit sector. Before working for Computer Aid, Sam carried out a research on conflict management and the personal needs of Palestine-based NGOs for Nonviolent Peaceforce. Sam holds a number of qualifications, including a degree in International Logistics and a degree in Project Management and Business Studies, where she majored in Ethical Business.

Ken is responsible for taking in PC donations from companies and processing and shipping them to recipients overseas. He initially worked as a volunteer for Computer Aid, before being employed full-time in 2005.

Before working at Computer Aid, Ken ran a computer helpline. He has a degree in Electronics from Middlesex University.

Arian is responsible for all stock management in the London workshop and warehouse including asset tracking all equipment entering and leaving the London warehouse.

Previous to obtaining this post Arian also volunteered for Computer Aid for in 2007.
He studied Hydro Engineering and Implementation at the University of Tirana,
Albania. After graduating he worked as the Chief Engineering Co-ordinator for the local council. He moved to Glasgow where he studied for his HND in Software Development at Anniesland College, Glasgow.

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An enormous thank you to the many other volunteers we have not mentioned who have contributed time, skills and experience to the office and workshop.